Hawker Chan Responds To Criticism After Losing Michelin Star
When it was announced that Hawker Chan would be losing their Micheline star, everyone had an opinion. Now the brand speaks out.
2016 was a momentous year for Hawker Chan as the soya sauce chicken specialist in Chinatown became the world's first and cheapest Michelin-starred street food stall.
However, on Wednesday, 1 September, it was announced that the legendary establishment had lost its much-coveted title.
Many netizens have voiced out their opinions — both positive and negative — on the matter.
While some have come to the defence of the establishment and offered words of encouragement, others backed the committee's decision, commenting that the brand's current offerings are not worthy of a Michelin star.
With regards to the discouraging comments, a spokesperson for Hawker Chan said, "Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to food choices".
And despite being questioned about the quality control standards of the eatery, they insist that nothing has changed since the brand's debut in 2009.
"We prepare our food fresh daily, with the same secret recipe and cooking method to prepare our signature Soya Sauce Chicken as what we have been doing since the start of Hawker Chan 12 years ago," they said. "We do not believe in using a central kitchen to prepare the food."
The team refuses to throw in the towel and let the setback affect their workflow, despite admitting their disappointment. Instead, moving forward, they plan to stick to their vision and mission, which is to "serve delicious and affordable meals".
"We hope for the best outcome for the next Michelin guide edition," they added.
Text: Melissa Teo/AsiaOne